Humanities and Black History Month
During Black History Month 2011, we pay tribute to the achievements of African Americans in every aspect of our society. Here is a selection of programs supported by the North Carolina Humanities Council of special interest this month. Some famous African American North Carolinians who have offered outstanding, often ground-breaking achievements to North Carolina and the nation include
- Eliza Bryant.
- Charles Chesnutt.
- Benjamin Chavis.
- Bessie Banks.
- Romare Bearden.
- Roberta Flack.
- Julius L. Chambers.
- Hiram Revels.
- John Chavis.
- Ben Vereen.
- Maya Angelou.
- 9th Wonder.
- John Coltrane.
- Carolina Chocolate Drops.
- Blind Boy Fuller.
- Thelonious Monk.
- John Hope Franklin.
